Kavach - Women Safety Web Application

Kavach is a web application designed to enhance the safety and security of women. The application offers features such as real-time emergency alerts with live location sharing, complaint filing, and administrative monitoring to ensure timely response and action in critical situations.

Kavach aims to provide a reliable, supportive platform for women to feel safe and report incidents of harassment, abuse, and more.

Features

1. Emergency Alert with Live Location Sharing

• Instantly send emergency alerts to trusted contacts.
• Share real-time live location to ensure fast assistance.

2. File Complaints

• Submit detailed complaints regarding harassment, abuse, or any safety-related incident.
• Attach evidence (photos) to the complaint.
• Track the status of complaints and receive updates.

3. Admin Section

• Admins can manage users, monitor complaints, and oversee emergency alerts.
• Allows escalations to relevant authorities when necessary.
• Provides analytics and reports for monitoring platform activity.

4. User Section

• Users can manage profiles, send emergency alerts, and file complaints.
• Simple, intuitive user interface with easy access to key features.
• Notifications to keep users informed about the status of their complaints and alerts.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, EJS Templates
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Real-time Location: Google Maps API
• Hosting: Heroku / AWS / Google Cloud

Installation

To set up and run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/ayuxsh009/kavach.git
cd kavach

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Set up environment variables

Create a .env file in the root directory:

PORT=3000
MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string

4. Start the application

npm run dev

The application should now be running on http://localhost:3000

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make Kavach more effective and useful. If you have ideas for new features, bug fixes, or improvements, please fork this repository and submit a pull request.

Contact

For any questions or inquiries, feel free to open an issue or contact the repository owner.

Acknowledgments

• Google Maps API for live location tracking
• MongoDB for the database
• Express.js for the backend framework

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Kavach is a step towards creating a safer world for women by empowering them with tools to protect themselves and seek help in times of danger.